We moved my mom into our home three weeks ago so I have been spending a lot of time sitting with her...since she is asleep most of the time, I decided to keep busy by knitting or hand sewing. I made this sock in about two days of sitting with her in the evening. I have started the second one

Also, I made fabric coiled bowls and vintage kimono zippered pouches for the Sweat Shop Swap...I made 5 of each :

smashu: I have a couple vinyl toys sitting around, but I'm having trouble thinking of ideas for them. What did you use to create yours?

I used something to prime the base of the toy so the paint would stick, an acrylic medium that I can't remember the exact name of at them moment. Then acrylic paint for the base and hair, black sharpies to draw on the details.

Thank you carolmb and ehinders:)

always, I love the socks and bowls! I have not tried knitting yet, socks look impossible lol

I made a purse for a really cool fundraiser spearheaded by an amazing 4-year-old to raise money for the endangered Asian elephants! Her mom is on C-ster and I'm sure many of you know her!

bookstorebabe-those tie flowers-the one with burgundy/gold one makes me think of something a gryfindor would wear at Hogwarts. (yes, yes I am a Harry Potter nerd.)

alwaysinmyroom-love the fabric coil bowls. Ive made some before-they are so fun to make. Also-nice sock! I think its very heart warming knowing that you made it while your mom slept beside you. You sound like such a good daughter.

I'm waiting on a swap partner to posts pics, then I'll have one thing to post for February. Okay, I do have a few others things in the works I need to finish up. I've had a slow crafting year thus far, but that will change!